Illegal sand mining flourishes along Saberi river bed in Koraput

Illegal sand mining is rampant along the Saberi riverbed in Koraput, with tipper trucks operating openly. Activists allege a nexus between sand mafias and officials, with seized sand being regularized through spot auctions, bypassing regulations. Environmental experts warn of severe ecological damage due to unchecked extraction.

Illegal sand mining flourishes along Saberi river bed in Koraput
Illegal sand mining is rampant along the Saberi riverbed in Koraput, with tipper trucks operating openly. Activists allege a nexus between sand mafias and officials, with seized sand being regularized through spot auctions, bypassing regulations. Environmental experts warn of severe ecological damage due to unchecked extraction.